research Effects of Finasteride (MK-906), a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, on Circulating Androgens in Male Volunteers*
Finasteride safely lowers DHT levels without affecting testosterone.
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810-840 / 1000+ results research Trapa bispinosa Roxb. Pericarp Extract Exerts 5α-Reductase Inhibitory Activity in Castrated Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Model Mice
Trapa bispinosa Roxb. extract may help reduce prostate size and cell growth in BPH.
research Estimation of serum aldosterone, free testosterone and DHEA-S and scalp androgen and aldosterone receptors in female androgenetic alopecia. Is the mystery solved?
High aldosterone and free testosterone levels link to female hair loss; testing aldosterone may predict hypertension risk.
research Recent advances in the molecular mechanisms causing primary generalized glucocorticoid resistance
Mutations in the NR3C1 gene cause a rare condition that affects hormone signaling and can lead to various symptoms, with dexamethasone as a treatment option.
research The PDE4 inhibitor, apremilast, suppresses experimentally induced alopecia areata in human skin in vivo
Apremilast may help treat hair loss in alopecia areata.
research Lack of androgen receptor transcriptional activity in human keratinocytes
Human keratinocytes do not naturally respond to androgens.
research Immunohistochemical Study of Calretinin in Normal Skin and Cutaneous Adnexal Proliferations
Calretinin can help identify certain skin structures and tumors.
research Comparative Effect of Finasteride and Dutasteride on Chromogranin A Levels
Finasteride and dutasteride both increase chromogranin A levels similarly.
research The investigation of selective sphingosine-1 phosphate receptor 1&4 modulator to treat alopecia areata mouse model
NXC736 significantly reduced hair loss in mice with alopecia areata.
research Inhibition of rat α-reductases by finasteride: Evidence for isozyme differences in the mechanism of inhibition
Finasteride effectively blocks rat enzymes, but with varying methods and strength.
research Latent transforming growth factor beta-binding protein 1 (LTBP1): roles as a multifunctional extracellular matrix regulator in human disease. From molecular mechanisms to clinical translation prospects
LTBP1 is a key regulator in diseases and a potential target for new treatments.
research Adiponectin Signaling Regulates Lipid Production in Human Sebocytes
Adiponectin boosts lipid production in skin cells, potentially helping treat skin conditions with low sebum.
research Identification of 5α-reductase isoenzymes in canine skin
Two types of 5α-reductase are in dog skin, which might make dutasteride better than finasteride for treating dog hair loss.
research Adenosine as an Active Ingredient in Topical Preparations Against Hair Loss: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Published Clinical Trials
Adenosine may help with hair loss, but more research is needed.
research Chemotropic Neomorphogenesis of Hemodynamically Active Hypervascular Patterns in Hare Skin by a Monocytic Polypeptide Mediator for Blood Vessel Growth (Monocyto-Angiotropin) Promotes Tissue Hyperfunction (Hair Growth)
Injecting monocyto-angiotropin into hare skin increases hair growth by forming new blood vessels.
research THERAPEUTIC HOTLINE: Genetic variations in the androgen receptor gene and finasteride response in women with androgenetic alopecia mediated by epigenetics
Women with greater androgen sensitivity respond better to finasteride for hair loss.
research Antiandrogenic activity of Riboflavin 5′-phosphate (FMN) in 22Rv1 and LNCaP human prostate cancer cell lines
Riboflavin 5′-phosphate (FMN) shows potential for treating androgen-related conditions but may be limited in treating prostate cancer.
research TTNPB Promotes Human Pluripotent Stem Cell‐to‐Neural Stem Cell Transition via Modulation of Chromatin Accessibility and the S‐(5′‐adenosyl)‐L‐homocysteine/Choline Metabolic Network
TTNPB helps turn stem cells into neural stem cells, improving depression-like behaviors in rats.
research New plaque protein identified in brains of people with Alzheimer's disease
Scientists found a new protein, AMY117, common in Alzheimer's patients, which could be important for treatment and diagnosis.
research BENIGN PREMATURE ADRENARCHE: CLINICAL FEATURES AND SERUM STEROID LEVELS
Dexamethasone effectively normalizes elevated steroid levels in girls with premature adrenarche.
research Thyroid Hormone Receptor Agonist Promotes Hair Growth in Mice
TDM10842, a thyroid hormone receptor activator, was found to effectively promote hair growth in mice.
research Involvement of neurosteroids in the anxiolytic-like effects of AC-5216 in mice
AC-5216 reduces anxiety in mice through neurosteroids affecting GABAA receptors.
research Hair Cycle Control by Estrogens: Catagen Induction via Estrogen Receptor (ER)-α Is Checked by ERβ Signaling
Estrogen receptors affect hair growth, with ER beta slowing down the hair cycle changes caused by ER alpha.
research 5 Alpha-reductase inhibitors: whatʼs new?
A new drug, dutasteride, is at least as effective as the older drug, finasteride, for treating enlarged prostate and may have additional uses.
research A perspective on small molecules targeting the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system and their utility in cardiovascular diseases: exploring the structural insights for rational drug discovery and development
Targeting the RAAS with small molecules can improve cardiovascular disease treatments.
research Epidermal expression of receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE) is related to inflammation and apoptosis in human skin
Skin RAGE levels are linked to inflammation and cell death.
research Androgen- and Estrogen-Secreting Adrenal Cancers
Rare adrenal cancers that secrete androgens or estrogens have a poor prognosis and are treated primarily with surgery.
research ANTINOCICEPTIVE ACTIVITY OF ADIANTUM CAPILLUS IN EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS
Adiantum capillus extract reduces pain and swelling in animals.
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research Effect of C-ring modifications in benzo[c]quinolizin-3-ones, new selective inhibitors of human 5α-reductase 1
Changing the C-ring structure in certain compounds can make them better at blocking a specific human enzyme.
research Upadacitinib for management of alopecia areata and rheumatoid arthritis: Letter to the editor
Upadacitinib significantly improved both rheumatoid arthritis and alopecia areata in a patient.